Author: Kirsten Eiser, Siya
Ngcamu, Shane Johnson and Keah Challenor.
Date of Publication: 2 March 2021
Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans
to launch a class action to compel Uber SA to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if
successful, will affect the rights of platform workers. The outcome of the potential class action will
significantly influence not only the rights of Uber drivers, but also the rights of other individuals
undertaking platform work. This is an area which the authors hope to continue to monitor and to
provide updates as soon as new developments arise. [View resource]
